Olds News

Olds council has approved the latest area structure plan (ASP) from Enzo Developments for the Miller Meadows land development after holding a public hearing on the matter.

BOWDEN -- A consultant says council should exploit the "Bow" in Bowden, as in a bow and arrows -- or "bow wow," the bark of a dog -- in order to promote the town.

A local student is learning what it means to be a global citizen. Fifteen-year-old Erin Smith of Bowden has been chosen for the Rotary Club of Innisfail’s 2019 (International) Youth Exchange program.

Last week École Olds High School (ÉOHS) hosted a conference for 13 UNESCO delegated schools across Alberta with representatives from schools in Saskatchewan and Mexico.

We can all use our own individual talents to help make the world a better place, according to Canadian human rights activist and WE co-founder Craig Kielburger.

Murray Ball, a former Olds town councillor, has passed away. Ball passed on May 7. He was 76. Born on Aug.

The Rotary district conference, held in Olds May 3-5 was such a success that Rotary Club of Olds president Rick Cowling says they may well host it again.

An investigation into graffiti that was sprayed throughout Olds and area last month is over and the alleged culprit, a youth, has been referred to the Youth Justice Committee (YJC), an alternative to the court system.

BOWDEN -- On May 13, Chris Field of Okotoks-based Rynic Communications is expected to update council on efforts to create a new brand for the Town of Bowden. In January, council approved $10,000 (plus GST) for that rebranding.

BOWDEN -- Town officials stand by a decision they made to let the water run after a couple of water main breaks occurred in Bowden.